Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of
inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse
will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select
all that apply).
a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Hyperthermia
c. Bradycardia
d. Increased weight
e. Decreased serum sodium
f. Decreased level of consciousness -
correct answer ✅a,d,e,f
A nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of meningitis. What
clinical findings indicate an increase in intracranial pressure? (Select
all that apply).
,Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
a. Irritability
b. Bradycardia
c. Hyperalertness
d. Decreased pulse pressure
e. Decreased systolic blood pressure -
correct answer ✅a,b
What action should the nurse take when caring for a client who has
a possible skull fracture as a result of trauma?
a. Monitor the client for signs of brain injury.
b. Check for hemorrhaging from the oral and nasal cavities.
c. Elevate the foot of the bed if the client develops symptoms of
shock.
,Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
d. Observe for clinical indicators of decreased intracranial pressure
and temperature. -
correct answer ✅a
The nurse is caring for a client who was just admitted to the
hospital with the diagnosis of head trauma. Which clinical
indicators should the nurse consider as evidence of increasing
intracranial pressure? (Select all that apply).
a. Vomiting
b. Irritability
c. Hypotension
d. Increased respirations
e. Decreased level of consciousness -
correct answer ✅a,b,e
, Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
The nurse uses the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess a client with a
head injury. Which Glasgow Coma Scale score indicates that the
client is in a coma?
a. 6
b. 9
c. 12
d. 15 -
correct answer ✅a
A client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) of the brain
with contrast. When reviewing the client's medical record, what
significant finding should the nurse report to the primary
healthcare provider before the diagnostic procedure?
a. The client takes metformin daily.
b. The client has not been nothing by mouth (NPO).
Questions And Answers
A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of
inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse
will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select
all that apply).
a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Hyperthermia
c. Bradycardia
d. Increased weight
e. Decreased serum sodium
f. Decreased level of consciousness -
correct answer ✅a,d,e,f
A nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of meningitis. What
clinical findings indicate an increase in intracranial pressure? (Select
all that apply).
,Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
a. Irritability
b. Bradycardia
c. Hyperalertness
d. Decreased pulse pressure
e. Decreased systolic blood pressure -
correct answer ✅a,b
What action should the nurse take when caring for a client who has
a possible skull fracture as a result of trauma?
a. Monitor the client for signs of brain injury.
b. Check for hemorrhaging from the oral and nasal cavities.
c. Elevate the foot of the bed if the client develops symptoms of
shock.
,Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
d. Observe for clinical indicators of decreased intracranial pressure
and temperature. -
correct answer ✅a
The nurse is caring for a client who was just admitted to the
hospital with the diagnosis of head trauma. Which clinical
indicators should the nurse consider as evidence of increasing
intracranial pressure? (Select all that apply).
a. Vomiting
b. Irritability
c. Hypotension
d. Increased respirations
e. Decreased level of consciousness -
correct answer ✅a,b,e
, Critical Care Final Exam Practice
Questions And Answers
The nurse uses the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess a client with a
head injury. Which Glasgow Coma Scale score indicates that the
client is in a coma?
a. 6
b. 9
c. 12
d. 15 -
correct answer ✅a
A client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) of the brain
with contrast. When reviewing the client's medical record, what
significant finding should the nurse report to the primary
healthcare provider before the diagnostic procedure?
a. The client takes metformin daily.
b. The client has not been nothing by mouth (NPO).
